On August 9 in history, Richard Nixon resigned, Gerald Ford became president, Nagasaki was bombed, Jesse Owens won his fourth Olympic gold medal, and Shark Tank premiered. (READ MORE)
August 8 in History: Nixon Announces His Resignation, the Wright Brothers Fly Before the Public, and Grand Rapids Gets TV
On August 8 in history, Richard Nixon announced his resignation, Wilbur Wright made the Wright brothers’ first public flight, and Grand Rapids’ first television station began broadcasting. (READ MORE)
August 5 in History: The Mayflower Departs, “American Bandstand” Goes National, and NASA Launches Juno
On August 5 in history, the Mayflower departed England, American Bandstand premiered nationwide, NASA launched Juno, and the Statue of Liberty’s cornerstone was laid. (READ MORE)
July 30 in History: Corn Flakes Are Invented, Medicare Becomes Law, and Apollo 15 Explores the Moon
On July 30 in history, Corn Flakes were invented, Medicare became law, Apollo 15 explored the Moon, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, and NASA launched the Mars 2020 mission. (READ MORE)
July 24 in History: Detroit Is Founded, Apollo 11 Returns to Earth, and Nixon Turns Over the Watergate Tapes
On July 24 in history, Detroit was founded, Apollo 11 returned safely to Earth, the Supreme Court ordered Nixon to release the Watergate tapes, and Grand Rapids turned on its first electric lights. (READ MORE)
July 13 in History: The Hollywood Sign Is Dedicated, the Nixon Tapes Are Revealed, and Live Aid Unites the World
On July 13 in history, the Hollywood Sign was dedicated, the Nixon tapes were revealed, Live Aid concerts took place, and the MLB All-Star Game was played outside the U.S. for the first time. (READ MORE)